Best Tent Camping near Pine Hill, NY

Primitive tent camping options surround Pine Hill, New York, with several state forests offering dispersed and established tent sites. Morgan Hill State Forest provides tent campers with the Spruce Pond Camping Area, featuring ten primitive sites along the water with fire rings and designated tent pads. Hall Island State Forest offers walk-in tent sites with views of Salmon River Reservoir, while Winona State Forest provides quiet, secluded tent camping with minimal amenities and direct trail access.

Most primitive tent setups in the region require self-sufficiency, as amenities are limited. Campsites typically feature basic fire rings with no potable water sources nearby. Tent pads vary from cleared forest floor to grassy areas adjacent to trailheads or water bodies. Several locations, including North Lake Reservoir Campground, offer drive-in access to tent sites, though some require short walks to reach the actual camping areas. Vault toilets or outhouses are available at select locations like Spruce Pond and Winona Forest CCC Camp, but many primitive tent areas have no facilities whatsoever. Campers should pack in all water and be prepared to practice Leave No Trace principles.

Areas farther from main roads provide deeper seclusion for tent campers seeking quiet experiences. The primitive tent sites at Spruce Pond offer fishing opportunities and access to an extensive network of hiking and cross-country ski trails. Several tent camping areas provide direct water access, making them ideal for paddlers and anglers. Charles E. Baker State Forest features tent sites with picnic tables and access to a lovely nearby pond. One camper noted that "the campsite was just feet off of Bargy Road with a fire ring made of rocks, but overall it was a quiet and peaceful place to camp." Tent campers frequently use these areas as bases for exploring the region's extensive trail networks, including sections of the Finger Lakes Trail.

Best Tent Sites Near Pine Hill, New York (22)

    1. Hall Island State Forest

    2 Reviews
    Altmar, NY
    17 miles
    Website

    "I checked out primitive site on my own early in April it was cold snowing and raining. It didn’t take away from the campsite at all though."

    2. Stoneys Pineville Campground

    2 Reviews
    Altmar, NY
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 298-2325

    3. Winona State Forest

    2 Reviews
    Lorraine, NY
    32 miles

    "The only amenity was a fire ring made of rocks. The campsite appears to be the trailhead for a man-made trail.

    It rained while we were here but overall the campsite was quiet and peaceful."

    "The primitive campsite was a little difficult to find there’s a tiny black and yellow placard that shows you where you can camp. There were some firewood set out except it was wet."

    5. Winona Forest CCC Camp

    1 Review
    Lorraine, NY
    32 miles
    Website

    "This is a hub for several snow mobile, cross country ski, and snow shoe trails. Several folks visited on Saturday and Sunday to enjoy the last bit of the snow."

    6. Nature Lover's Paradise

    3 Reviews
    Fabius, NY
    37 miles
    +1 (561) 503-9444

    $79 - $149 / night

    "Nature Lover's Paradise is new to the Dyrt and they have an awesome spot to share with access to a vast network of trails in upstate New York. "

    "The tent site and the 70 acres of hiking trails sound like the perfect getaway for anyone looking to reconnect with nature."

    7. Brenda's Motel & Campground

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    Richland, NY
    25 miles
    +1 (315) 298-2268

    8. North Lake Reservoir Campground

    2 Reviews
    Otter Lake, NY
    38 miles

    "32 sites all around the lake. Some are walk in right on the lake. Quiet, peaceful, and clean."

    "We got there after dark and it was beautiful to wake up to the view of the lake. Car camped, but there was enough room for a tent."

    9. Spruce Pond Camping Area - Morgan Hill State Forest

    3 Reviews
    Apulia Station, NY
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (607) 753-3095

    "Toilet isn’t set up yet but will once the season opens.

    The first few campsites are the best the further down you go the worse the sites get for tent set up. Smaller tents would be best do here."

    "Although dispersed primitive camping is allowed elsewhere throughout the state forest, this is a group of ten established and well maintained primitive campsites right on Spruce Pond with fishing available"

    10. Charles E. Baker State Forest

    2 Reviews
    Hubbardsville, NY
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (607) 674-4017

    "Only found one designated campsite, which was available, but there’s a lot of good space for dispersed camping right nearby. Access at the end of a long, but well maintained, dirt road."

    "Beautiful forest with miles of trails. I found this spot passing through on my bike and had no problem pitching a tent in a secluded spot in the woods."

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Tent Camping Reviews near Pine Hill, NY

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Which is the most popular tent campsite near Pine Hill, NY?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Pine Hill, NY is Hall Island State Forest with a 3.5-star rating from 2 reviews.

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